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Peter SchorschOctober 15, 2018

The constitutional amendment to limit gambling expansion in the Sunshine State has the support of a supermajority of voters, according to a new poll conducted by Associated Industries of Florida. The AIF poll, obtained by Florida Politics, found 70 percent of likely general election voters are in favor of Amendment 3, also known as the […]

Peter SchorschOctober 15, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Good Monday morning. This is a 9,000 word edition of Sunburn (our apologies to Gary Fineout, who lovingly chides us for how long this email can sometimes be) — there’s just that […]

Peter SchorschOctober 11, 2018

Wednesday night provided a case study on how politicians should respond when a natural disaster hits their state. Offering a shining example, former U.S. Rep. and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham was pictured volunteering at a local Red Cross shelter in Gadsden County. This is the second time in 13 months Graham and her husband […]

Peter SchorschOctober 11, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Joe Henderson, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Watching the unfolding catastrophe Hurricane Michael brought to Panama City, it brings a familiar fear: What if this monster came up the mouth of Tampa Bay instead of veering west? […]

Peter SchorschOctober 10, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot While you were busy watching, waiting or preparing for a hurricane, the Seminole Tribe of Florida was laying plans for world domination. Well, at least in terms of lodging, gaming and entertainment. The Tribe, which owns the Hard Rock brand, […]

Peter SchorschOctober 10, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Joe Henderson, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Politics seems so trivial in times like the Panhandle is about to experience with Hurricane Michael. Petty red and blue arguments are out of place when a storm like this […]

Peter SchorschOctober 9, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot They say politics and hurricanes don’t mix, but hey, this is Tallahassee, less than a month from Election Day. Tallahassee Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, who gave a storm preparation briefing Tuesday, was asked by a reporter whether […]

Peter SchorschOctober 9, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Joe Henderson, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. The latest on Hurricane Michael as of 5 a.m. Tuesday – Michael gained new strength over warm tropical waters amid fears it would swiftly intensify into a major hurricane before striking […]

Peter SchorschOctober 8, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot As Hurricane Michael bears down on the Florida Gulf Coast, Amy Zubaly — the executive director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association — on Monday said her group was “in contact with public power communities across Florida and the Southeast.” […]

Peter SchorschOctober 8, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. A Tropical Storm is threatening the Sunshine State. The referees helped the Hurricanes steal victory from the Seminoles. And Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantis continue to trade body blows like Balboa and […]

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The Yankees organization is generous with Helene relief in Florida. Image via AP.

Gambling amendment will pass, AIF poll suggests

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.15.18

Where are Ron DeSantis’ better angels?

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.11.18

Last Call for 10.10.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.10.18

Last Call for 10.9.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.9.18

Last Call for 10.8.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.8.18